40 Under 40

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Special 10th Anniversary 40 Under 40 Class

In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) and Young Professionals Network (YPN) expanded the annual Four Under 40 Achievement Awards into a special one-time 40 Under 40 celebration for 2026. Originally launched in 2016, the program was created to recognize young professionals making a meaningful impact through leadership, professional achievement and community involvement throughout the Naperville area.

This milestone anniversary class recognizes 40 individuals across industries, organizations and causes who are helping shape the future of the community through their leadership, innovation and service. Honorees were selected through a competitive nomination and review process focused on career achievement, leadership and community impact.

Join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wentz Concert Hall as we celebrate a decade of impact alongside this extraordinary class of leaders.

This Year’s Class

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients! These outstanding young professionals are making a meaningful impact across our community through their leadership, innovation, and dedication. View all of this year’s recipients below.

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Where Are They Now? Four Under 40 Recipients 10 Years Later

A decade after being named our very first Four Under 40 recipients, we caught up with these standout leaders to see where their journeys have taken them. From career growth to community impact, their stories are a testament to what happens when ambition meets opportunity. Watch their interviews below and see how far they’ve come.

Past Four Under 40 Recipients

Young Professionals Network

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is comprised of business development professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 all working in different industries. YPN provides a space not only to develop leadership skills and business relationships, but also to foster business alliances through education, programming, and mutual support within the Chamber and the broader community.